Pepe Willberg's 2026 80th birthday concert tour celebrates the journey of a unique voice into the hearts of Finns spanning decades. The musician, often called a master of song, is hard to categorize. His set includes pop, poetry, spiritual music, schlager, and opera arias—Pepe never stops! This versatile artist will perform on his anniversary tour as a soloist with city orchestras. Pepe's voice is in top form.
The concert will feature music recorded by Pepe Willberg across seven different decades. True gems from the years have been selected for the program: most-loved hits, gold record favorites, the newest singles, and, as tasty treats, magnificent tenor arias.
Pepe Willberg is known as a versatile singer and interpreter with a unique voice. He surprises with his versatility time and time again. His career has received a tremendous boost from the immensely acclaimed, gold-selling *Pepe & Saimaa* album, as well as TV music shows. Pepe has captured the hearts of people across all walks of life throughout Finland.
Pepe Willberg will perform in Kuusamo with the Lapland Chamber Orchestra. Led by John Storgårds, the orchestra is known for its high standard and open-mindedness both at home and worldwide. The Lapland Chamber Orchestra – the Rovaniemi City Orchestra is the northern most professional chamber orchestra in Finland and the entire EU. It was founded in 1972 and has 19 permanent musicians. Conductor and violinist John Storgårds has served as the orchestra's artistic director for three decades.
Welcome to hear and experience the most beloved Finnish songs from seven decades. The tour is a thank-you to a loyal audience of many years, as well as to new audiences captivated by Pepe's singing.
Satu Simola, conductor
Pepe Willberg, vocals
Lapland Chamber Orchestra
Seppo Helin, piano
Leevi Leppänen, drums
Hannu Rantanen, bass
Lauri Schreck, guitars
Duration approx. 2 hours, incl. intermission